A big zero on Clinton.

[briansnat]

Was out on Clinton Reservoir today and nothing doing. We trolled for trout about 3 hours down 20 feet on lead core, flat line. Spinners, Binskys, spoons, Rapalas. 4 lines in the water, 2 on planer boards and nada. We then drifted for 2 hours with a worm on a slip bobber, free lined shiner and casted too. We were marking plenty of fish down 10-20 feet but nothing was biting even though we tried to keep our lure in that zone.

For the last hour switched to our bass rods and tried chatterbaits, jigs, suspending jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, dropshot plastics and still nothing.

If it's any consolation nobody else we spoke with either fishing on shore or by boat caught a thing.

It was freakin cold out there when the wind picked up but a beautiful day to be on the water, so it was still a successful trip.

[River Renegade]

Sorry to hear bro, feel you're pain. I never did good at the res or falls either. Next time you go back there. You'll slam 'em watch!

[The Birdman]

I also fished there today 2pm-6, its was honestly the toughest day I have ever had on that water!! And my god, the wind was crazy. Zero as well, i tried everything for the smallies.
Not sure if you saw the sign clinton road will be closed tomorrow - may 9th for road work.

[buzzbaiter]

I fished a small lake yesterday that three weeks ago was full of activity - bass, pickerel and sunnies. Not even a sign of life yesterday. Not even a tadpole or newt was seen. I guess 24F morning will do that. Very odd spring so far...temps will get better. Looks like sunday- tuesday next week we hit the 70's. Can't wait!

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by The Birdman

I also fished there today 2pm-6, its was honestly the toughest day I have ever had on that water!! And my god, the wind was crazy. Zero as well, i tried everything for the smallies.
Not sure if you saw the sign clinton road will be closed tomorrow - may 9th for road work.

Well I'm sort of glad not to hear the usual, "Ya just missed it, the bite turned on right after you left" story.

I heard about the closing. I'm not sure why the entire road will be closed, since they are only repairing the bridge from what I was told.

[RWole]

how long is the road going to be closed

[muskynut]

Don't feel bad....fished all day on Round Valley with a client and also had the big zero to show for it......definitely the weather system that just moved out

[The Birdman]

Originally Posted by briansnat

Well I'm sort of glad not to hear the usual, "Ya just missed it, the bite turned on right after you left" story.

I heard about the closing. I'm not sure why the entire road will be closed, since they are only repairing the bridge from what I was told.

Yep, when I saw your post I felt a lot better about the terrible skunking ! usually we can still scrap up some smaller bass on bad days, but yesterday was literally nothing.

[RWole]

Just made a call and from what I was told the repairs to Clinton Road
are after the reservoir so access should not be restricted.

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by RWole

Just made a call and from what I was told the repairs to Clinton Road
are after the reservoir so access should not be restricted.

Interesting, when my buddy picked up his permit last week he was told by the guy in the office that Clinton Reservoir access would be closed for 3 weeks. Maybe they changed their minds.